Depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the US and for some people, can result in impairments that limit their ability to carry out major life activities. An estimated 16 million American adults—almost 7% of the population—had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
Sadly, many depressed people never get help, and some still think depression is something that can be overcome without treatment, and this leads to needless suffering. Symptoms can vary, but changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, a loss of energy or concentration, sense of hopelessness, physical aches and pains or suicidal thoughts may indicate depression, especially if the person’s day-to-day functioning has changed and if the symptoms have gone on for more than 2 weeks.